Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum presents a wide and changing menu,using high quality ingredients,
locally sourced wherever possible.

Light Bites

Selection of Freshly made Sandwiches £3.25
Spiced Toasted Teacakes £1.60
Variety of Homemade Cakes from £1.50

Favourites

Smoked Haddock Chowder £6.50
Bowes Rarebit with Crispy Bacon & Chutney £6.50
Peat’s of Barnard Castle Sausage & Black Pudding with Creamed Potato £8.50
Scrambled Egg & Smoked Salmon on Toast £6.50

Specials*

Chicken & Bacon Terrine with Roast Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Salad £5.95
Fresh Dressed Crab Salad & Smoked Salmon £7.95
Bowes Fish Hors D’oeuvres Plate £9.00
Oven Roast Tomato & Goats’ Cheese Tart £7.95
Pan-fried Sea Bass, Sauté Potatoes & Pesto £9.55
Gratin of Mushrooms with Leeks & Stilton Crust £6.95

Desserts £3.50*

Baked Egg Custard Tart
Raspberry & Cinnamon Crème Brulee
Chocolate Truffle Torte
Lime & Coconut Cheesecake
Glazed Lemon Tart

Beverages

Speciality and Traditional Teas
Freshly Ground Coffee – Americano, Latte, Espresso, Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Traditional Fruit Juices

Bowes House Wine

An excellent range of wines from Vincent Gandon’s French vineyards near
the Loire Valley, especially selected for The Bowes Museum.
*Please note Specials and Desserts change on a regular basis


The following set priced options can be enjoyed in the sumptuous surroundings of the Jubilee Room with stunning views over Teesdale.

Light Refreshments

£1.90 per person
Homemade Biscuits served with Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

£3.35 per person
Homemade Fruit Scones served with Thick Organic Cream & Jam with Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

£6.15 per person
Selection of Handmade Sandwiches with an assortment of Homemade Cakes served with Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

£7.30 per person
Selection of Handmade Sandwiches with our Soup of the Day served with Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Bowes High Tea

£5.50 per person
Peats of Barnard Castle Pork & Leek Sausages in Smoky Bacon & Pastry Homemade Fruit Cake with Cotherstone Cheese Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Bowes Classic Afternoon Tea

£7.95 per person
Selection of Finger Sandwiches:
Honey Roast Ham, Egg Mayonnaise & Cress
Roast Chicken & Mustard
Homemade Fruit Scones with Thick Organic Cream & Strawberry Jam
Assorted Cakes & Pastries
Bowes Homemade Strawberry Shortbread
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Bowes Royal Afternoon Tea

£12.95 per person
Selection of Finger Sandwiches:
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber, Prawn Marie Rose, Roast Chicken & Mustard
Homemade Fruit Scones with Thick Organic Cream & Strawberry Jam
Assorted Cakes & Pastries
Bowes Homemade Strawberry Shortbread
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee
Glass of our house sparkling “Cremant de Loire”

Finger Food Buffet

£10.95 per person
Selection of Handmade Sandwiches
Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella and Olive Kebabs
Peat's of Barnard Castle Roast Sausages
Smoked Salmon Tarts
Mini Prawn Cocktail
Pressed Local Ham & Pease Pudding with
Mustard Dressing
Yorkshire Pudding with Rare Beef & Horseradish
Assorted bite sized deserts & cakes
Fresh Fruit Tarts
Strawberry Shortbread
Caramel Slice
Blueberry Muffins
Mini Crème Brulées
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Hot Dishes

Hot Dish 1

£13.95 per person
Pot Roast Chicken with Leek, Bacon & Stilton
Minted New Potatoes
Glazed Lemon Tart
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Hot Dish 2

£14.95 per person
Roast Rib Eye of Barnard Castle Beef with Yorkshire Pudding
Chateau Potatoes
Roast Root Vegetables
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Black Treacle Cream
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Vegetarian Options

Gratin of Mushrooms with glazed Goats Cheese and Herbs
Risotto of Leeks and Stilton

Cold Dishes

Cold Dish 1

£13.95 per person
Cold Roast Meat Salad of Yorkshire Ham, Herb Roast Chicken & Barnard Castle Beef New Potatoes in Fresh Herb Dressing, Homemade Coleslaw, Mixed Green Salad, Tomato & Caper Salad & Fresh Crusty Bread
Fresh Berry Pavlova with Thick Organic Cream
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Cold Dish 2

£14.95 per person
Cold Poached Salmon & Prawns with Fresh Asparagus Waldorf Salad, New Potatoes & Spring Onion Salad, Mixed Green Salad, Tomato & Caper Salad & Fresh Crusty Bread
Crème Brulee with Cinnamon Shortbread
Yorkshire Tea and Coffee

Vegetarian Options

Char-grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with Buffalo
Mozzarella and Aubergine Relish
Ploughman’s Lunch of British Cheeses
Tomato Tart with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes & Basil


All catering prices include VAT and are correct at time of going to press in February 2007

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